Curly Cress

$0.50

Lepidium sativum

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • also known as “pepper cress” or “pepper grass”
  • edible, green, curly leaves
  • sweet, peppery flavour
  • harvest from about 25 days

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Curly Cress is a biennial plant to 20cm tall. It has green, curly leaves with a sweet, peppery flavour. Curly Cress is also known as peppercress or pepper grass. Leaves can be harvested in as little as 25 days. This variety is suitable for planting in containers; it can even be grown in the kitchen.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-25

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

40+ seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

March; April; May; June; July; August; September; October

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

4mm

Germination

7-14 days

Distance Apart

4cm

Harvest

25 days